Profile

Marino was the last of six quarterbacks taken in the first round of the 1983 NFL draft, behind notable names like John Elway and Jim Kelly.

Before that, he played four years at Pittsburgh, which he opted for over a career as a professional baseball player. Marino was actually drafted as a pitcher by the Royals in 1979.

Unbelievably, Marino began his career as a backup. He didn't start until the sixth game of his rookie season, but he would go on to set the rookie record for passer rating.

But it was his second season when Marino went big. He was named NFL MVP, setting new league records for TD passes and passing yards. He took the Dolphins to the Super Bowl only to fall to fellow legend Joe Montana and the 49ers.

Marino would never get back to the Super Bowl and is unquestionably one of the greatest players in all of sports never to win a championship. But his legacy, his play and the records he set speak for themselves.